RWANDA’S men and women karate teams are in Kenya for a friendly contest as part of their preparation for next month’s Africa Karate Championship in Cape Town, South Africa.

The contingent, which left on Wednesday, will compete in two categories; Kata and Kumite on Saturday and Sunday.

The technical advisor of the national karate federation Guy Rurangayire says that the two-day contest will help in selecting the final team for the continental Championship which is set to run from August 1 – 7.

The teams’ final preparation phase will be held at Amahoro indoor stadium.

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